The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Character
Winged Monkeys
A flying troop bound to whoever holds the Golden Cap, they descend from the sky on command—sometimes as terror, sometimes as rescue—and even the Wizard dreads meeting them again.
supporting
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First appearance: The Winged Monkeys
As a supporting figure in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Winged Monkeys is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Summoned for the third and last time, they destroy the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, imprison the Lion, but spare Dorothy due to the Good Witch's mark.
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They are servants, not villains: three times the Cap's owner may summon them, and they must obey, whether the bidding comes from a witch or a girl. Their reputation precedes them so powerfully that Oz, who has faced…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Dorothy's companions and foes
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological low point where all four…
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- Dorothy
rivalry · negative
The Winged Monkeys initially serve the Wicked Witch and attack Dorothy, but later obey… How this plays out →
- Dorothy
rivalry · negative
The Winged Monkeys initially serve the Wicked Witch and attack Dorothy, but later obey… How this plays out →
- Dorothy
rivalry · negative
The Winged Monkeys initially serve the Wicked Witch and attack Dorothy, but later obey… How this plays out →
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Winged Monkeys appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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